Malzahar Mid counters Annie hard (45.9% win rate) based on 587 games. This matchup is really difficult for Annie players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Annie Mid vs Malzahar Mid in patch 15.24 (25.24), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 61.0% in this matchup.
While Annie remains a niche pick (1.4% pick rate, 43rd place out of 58 Mid champions), Malzahar dominates the current meta mid lane with 6.6% popularity. Mastering this matchup is crucial for Annie players - you'll face Malzahar in the majority of your games. Every edge matters: In this tough matchup, the proven Phase Rush + Manaflow Band combination (60.3% win rate) plus optimal itemization Malignance, Liandry's Torment, Shadowflame, and Sorcerer's Shoes boosts your chances from 45.9% to 61.0% - potentially game-changing.
Survive and scale: Annie faces both matchup (45.87%) and farming disadvantages (5.17 vs 7.86/min). With a 2.69 CS/min deficit, prioritize safe farming and jungle assistance. Damage doesn't equal wins: Annie outputs more damage (799 vs 731/min, 2nd place) but still loses the matchup. The issue likely lies in survivability, mobility, or damage timing rather than raw output. Strong individual performance: Annie maintains better KDA (2.20, 42nd place vs 46th for Malzahar), but loses the matchup overall. High KDA without wins suggests difficulty translating individual advantages into victory conditions.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| B | Tier | A+ |
| 45.9% | Matchup Winrate | 54.1% |
| 50.84% | Role Winrate | 51.33% |
| #25 | Winrate Rank | #19 |
| 1.4% | Pickrate | 6.6% |
| 2.2 | Average KDA | 2.1 |
| 392 | Gold per Minute | 427 |
| 5.17 | CS/Min | 7.86 |
| 0.31 | Wards per Minute | 0.31 |
| 799 | Damage per Minute | 731 |
Difficult matchup requiring deep understanding of game mechanics and flawless execution. Patience and proper macro play are the keys to victory in this confrontation.
The magic damage that Annie deals remains relevant in the late game. Look for opportunities to initiate or counter-initiate. Meanwhile, Malzahar deals primarily magic damage (95.35%), additional magic resistance may be required.
Consider the farming superiority demonstrated by Malzahar, ranking 2nd (versus 57th for Annie) in farming efficiency among champions in this role. This means the opponent can build gold advantages more quickly. Meanwhile, their lower KDA (2.1 versus 2.2) suggests they are less effective in team fights.
In this difficult confrontation, it is critically important for the Annie player to avoid attempts to force trades and all-ins with the Malzahar player, as the matchup requires a patient and calculated approach. Extended trades without clear tactical advantage often lead to unfavorable consequences, and ignoring opportunities to receive team support can be a fatal mistake for game progression.
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